Allergies - Myth Buster

Seasonal allergies are caused by an immune system that treats a normal allergen (such as pollen or mold) as an infectious agent. Most people are not affected by these substances, but certain individuals have immune systems that mount a serious attack when exposed to these types of things.  Over 40 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies and there are lots of misconceptions over the prevention and treatment of symptoms. Let's go over a few of the myths.

Myth #1 - Allergy shots are a miracle cure.

With the long-term use of allergy shots, an individual can become gradually desensitized to a specific allergen. However, allergy shots can be very inconvenient and are not effective on all individuals. Therefore, these treatments are typically used by people who have adverse reactions to allergy medications and/or cannot avoid their allergen. 

Myth #2 - There are no natural remedies for allergies

There is a new ingredient produced by Embria Health Sciences called EpiCor. EpiCor's immune-balancing properties are perfect for people with allergies. It works to "educate" the immune system by promoting the proper immune response when the body is being inappropriately attacked, as in the case with allergies. EpiCor is an all-natural nutritional dietary health supplement derived from yeast that helps support the immune system. It is a complex, nutrient-rich ingredient comprised of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. 

Myth #3 - If you use one brand of allergy medication you will build a resistance to it over time

This may have been the case in the past, but current medications do not have this problem. People may think it isn't working as effectively as before because medications only treat the symptoms and not the actual problem. So if there is an increase in the amount of allergens in the air, the medicine may not be as effective as it was in the past.